Romans 7:19

19 For the good which I will, I do not: but the evil which I will not, that I do.

Romans 7:19 Meaning and Commentary

Romans 7:19

For the good that I would, I do not
The apostle here repeats what he had delivered in ( Romans 7:15 Romans 7:16 ) to strengthen and confirm this part of his experience; that though he had a will to that which was good, yet he wanted power, and had none of himself to perform; and therefore often did what he would not, and what he would he did not.

Romans 7:19 In-Context

17 Now then it is no more I that do it: but sin that dwelleth in me.

18 For I know that there dwelleth not in me, that is to say, in my flesh, that which is good. For to will is present with me: but to accomplish that which is good, I find not.

19 For the good which I will, I do not: but the evil which I will not, that I do.

20 Now if I do that which I will not, it is no more I that do it: but sin that dwelleth in me.

21 I find then a law, that when I have a will to do good, evil is present with me.